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4.7
1120 Reviews (1120)
5 Stars
841
4 Stars
205
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
93.1%
Recommend this course
1054 out of 1120 reviews
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4.7
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
2
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1
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0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
12 out of 13 reviews
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4.6
72 Reviews (72)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2
1 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
91.7%
Recommend this course
66 out of 72 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7322 yards
Slope 144
Rating 75.8

On the Classic Club's scenic landscape, golfers will find a wide variety of trees including olive trees, towering pines, and California pepper, but unlike the many other golf courses in Palm Springs, there isn't a single palm tree. The Classic Club opened in 2006 to much acclaim and has since garnered a following amongst locals and visitors. Formerly a host site for the Bob Hope Classic, the challenging layout has an interesting mix of tour-worthy holes including intimidating par 3s balanced by reachable par-5s and short par-4s. Water hazards come into play on 13 holes. The back nine begins with a memorable stretch of holes. The par-4 10th is a tight driving hole with an elevated green and the 11th hole requires a shot over water. The stretch ends with the par-3 12th, which also plays over water to a well protected green.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Greens Bermuda Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Arnold Palmer (2006)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bird Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Visa, Master Card, American Express
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Collared shirts are required. Shorts must be 'bermuda'-length. Inappropriate Attire: Tank tops, T-shirts, Denim Jeans, Cargo shorts and Cut-offs.

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4.7
1120 Reviews (1120)

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Wind was horrendous/ If any sign of wind do not play this course

Conditions Excellent
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Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Challenging and fun

Beautiful course with wonderful overall shaping of what was once barren desert. Nice mix of holes that challenge every skill level. Course is not overdone with too much water, but just enough to have strategic value. Very nice use of several tree species and other plants that hide the fact you play in a desert environment.

Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Excellent golf course

Greens fast but not unfair. No impossible pin placements. Great practice facility. Tee boxes for very desired difficulty and remained at that level throughout round.. Only complaint was sloping fairways toward water hazards with no high rough to catch @slightly misguided tee shots.. The fairways are very generously wide that said. Overall golf is getting too expensive as it is now corporate profit directed. I consider it a splurge not a regular go to course for my budget.

Conditions Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

can't wait to go back!

Best course I've played in the Palm Desert/Springs area. By far my favorite and I'd play it again tomorrow. The greens were absolutely perfect and the course was as well. It's challenging but fair once you know what to expect. Winds can make it really tough but that's golf in the Desert!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

PLAY THIS COURSE

Exceptional golf. Avoid playing on a windy day. Greens ran at 10+. This place is a bargain considering the quality of the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Look no further than this gem in the desert

Came to palm springs with no rounds booked. Scoured the internet for reviews of courses, and found this one with some pretty decent reviews. The reviews didn't do it justice. This course was pure, not a blade of grass out of place. Challenging, engaging, but beautiful. The views and course layout made for the easiest 10 out of 10 I could give. I will be back and will play again. You cant miss this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course conditions but a tough layout and wind made the play VERY slow. A 5 hour round is not what we are used to here in the desert. Apparently there was a college team playing ahead of us. They all think they are pros and play as slow as the pros or slower!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The best course in Palm Springs

I played several top courses in Palm Springs, and this the best course in my oppinion. The course condition tee box, fairway, green, even the rough areas are very well maintained. They know how to make their guests feel welcomed from water bottles, towels both we and dry and food vouchers. I will definitely play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jewel in Palm Springs area

Stunning course, full of details like all Troon courses. Difficult but fun and in perfect shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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